Abstract
Histamine produces a reduction in the spike frequency and the degree of depolarization which accompany spontaneous and induced contractions of rat uterus. Concentrations of 0·5 μg/ml can cause complete inhibition of both mechanical and electrical activity without producing any change in the resting membrane potential. Concentrations as high as 100 μg/ml cause no appreciable change in membrane potential.
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